BACKGROUND
The National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) were first introduced on December 14, 1991, celebrated as “National Energy Conservation Day,” to recognize exemplary efforts towards Energy Conservation in various sectors of the economy.
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the guidance of the Ministry of Power (MoP), encourages and recognizes the endeavors of stakeholders in minimizing energy consumption and reducing carbon footprints by presenting Energy Conservation Awards during Energy Conservation Week, celebrated from December 14th to 20th throughout the country.
In line with NECA, APSECM is supporting the Government of Andhra Pradesh in recognizing the efforts taken by stakeholders towards the reduction of energy consumption and carbon emissions in the state. The Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Awards is a prestigious award instituted in 2020 to commemorate the efforts of various organizations that have contributed to energy conservation in the state of Andhra Pradesh. This year, APSECM has announced the State Energy Conservation Awards for 2024, and the award program will be organized on a suitable date during Energy Conservation Week celebrations.
OBJECTIVE OF ENERGY CONSERVATION AWARDS
The main objective of the State Energy Conservation Awards is to recognize stakeholders who have made a tremendous contribution and put in serious efforts for the efficient utilization of energy, energy conservation, and the promotion of energy efficiency during the year 2023-24 in the state of Andhra Pradesh. This recognition will motivate other individuals and organizations in various categories to pursue higher levels of energy efficiency and energy conservation in the state.
CATEGORY OF AWARDS
The awards are proposed to be given to the top two organizations in each category mentioned below, based on energy savings, specific energy consumption, and best practices followed during the year 2023-24. This selection is based on the submission of the requisite documents to the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission.
| S. No. | Category | Sub-category | Winning Prize |
| 1 | Industries | Thermal Power Plants (Coal/Gas) (Threshold Energy Consumption of 30,000 Mtoe or more | For each category the winner will be Selected for Gold and Silver, based on the evaluation of application/ Questionnaire |
| Textiles Industries (Threshold Energy Consumption of 1,500 Mtoe or more) | |||
| Iron & Steel Industries (Threshold Energy Consumption of 10,000 Mtoe or more) | |||
| 2 | Buildings | Office Buildings (Both State and Central Govt departments & Govt. undertaking corporations) with Connected load 50 kW or above | |
| Hospitals (Both Govt. and Private)with Connected load 50 kW or above | |||
| All APSRTC Bus Depots and Bus stands | |||
| 3 | Institutions | Urban Local Bodies |
The application form submitted by the organization will be evaluated by a committee constituted by APSECM. If necessary, organizations may be asked to provide additional documents in support of the submissions made in the application form. The committee may also call or conduct interviews for any further queries and reserves the right to move an organization’s entry from one category to another at its discretion.
The committee will make the final decision on awardees and categories depending on the number of applications received in each category and other considerations. The committee also has the right not to declare any award in a category if suitable applicants are not identified to qualify. Previous awardees can also apply, based on significant improvements achieved compared to the previous year’s application.
The qualifying period for the award is the previous financial year, from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. However, as conservation efforts may require a longer period for implementation in some cases, the efforts towards energy conservation and energy efficiency during the past three financial years may be reviewed.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR VARIOUS CATEGORIES
The eligibility criteria for application under various categories are as follows:
- Category: Industries
- Sub-Category 01: Thermal Power Plants (Coal/ Gas) – Plants with threshold energy consumption of 30,000 Mtoe per year can apply under this category.
- Sub-Category 02: Textiles Industries – Industries with threshold Energy Consumption of 1,500 Mtoe per year can apply under this category.
- Sub-Category 03: Iron & Steel Industries – Industries with threshold Energy Consumption of 10,000 Mtoe per year can apply under this category.
- Category: Buildings
- Sub-Category 04: Office Buildings (Both State and Central Govt departments & Govt undertaking corporations), with a connected load of 50 kW and above can apply under this category.
- Sub-Category 05:Hospitals (Both Govt. and Private),with a connected load of 50 kW and above can apply under this category.
- Sub-Category 06:APSRTC Bus Depots & Bus Stands, All APSRTC Bus Depots and Bus stands can apply under this category.
- Category: Institutions
- Sub-Category 07: Urban Local Bodies: Urban Local Bodies can apply under this category.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGEMENT
The Award Committee will decide the nominations for awards based on outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of energy efficiency and energy conservation practices. The awards may not necessarily be decided solely on the basis of quantitative achievements but will also take into consideration various other important factors, such as innovative techniques in buildings and industries, technological adoptions, environmental friendliness, renewable generation and procurement, organizational setups to promote energy conservation, and the commitment of the management within the organization.
The Applicants will have to bear all the expenses related to the submission of their application to APSECM. Members of the Award Committee or nominees may visit participating enterprises/organizations for data verification if deemed necessary. It is obligatory for the participating units to provide the necessary assistance and cooperation during such visits. The Committee may invite some of the shortlisted enterprises/organizations for presentations before finalizing the list of award-winning units, if necessary. Applicants will be responsible for covering all expenses related to this process.
The Committee’s decision will be final and binding, and no appeal for reconsideration will be entertained.
INSTRUCTION FOR FILLING UP THE QUESTIONNAIRE
The data required for the application pertains to the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24. The guidelines, relevant links, and application forms can be downloaded from the website of the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Awards (APSECA).
(URL: https://apseca.in/).
Submission of Nomination
Applications for AP SECA 2024 can be conveniently submitted through the respective category’s application, either online via the dedicated online portal or through email. Here are the specific instructions for each method:
- Online Application:
To submit your application online, please visit the official AP SECA 2024 website using the following link: https://apseca.in. You can complete the application process by following the instructions on the website. - Offline Application:
To apply for AP SECA 2024 offline, download and print the official application form from the website. Fill it out accurately, attaching the required supporting documents as specified in the application form. When submitting via email, please use “Application for AP SECA 2024” as the subject of the email and specify the Category and Sub-Category. Send the email to the following mail id: [email protected] attaching all the necessary supporting documents.
For any assistance or clarifications, please contact the nodal officer, Mr. V. Ramesh Babu, Deputy Executive Engineer/APSECM via email (as mentioned above). Please use “Queries for SECA” as the subject in the email.
LAST DATE OF RECEIVING THE APPLICATIONS: 09th DECEMBER 2024